Optimally, I print the hose adapter with five walls and the 3D honeycomb infill pattern. This takes 90 minutes and nearly 69g ...

MakerBot has revealed its latest update for its desktop 3D printing software, and it has the company's MakerBot models printing 30 percent faster—all thanks to a new, cutting-edge infill pattern that ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

Desiccant is common in 3D printing because the drier plastic filament is, the better it prints. Beads of silica gel are great for controlling humidity, but finding a porous container for them that is ...

A 3D printer turns digital designs into physical objects using a variety of substances, from plastic to ceramic to something that kind of looks like wood. Before you even touch a printer, you'll need ...

Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering and Environmental Materials, Brunel University of London It’s often claimed that 3D printing – known in the trade as “additive manufacturing” – will change the ...